Marble Palace
کاخ مرمر
A Pahlavi-dynasty palace built in the Reza Shah era, with a marble façade and exquisite Mirror Hall and Talar-e Rang interiors, recently opened as a museum.
The Marble Palace stands in southern central Tehran. Built from 1934 to 1937 for Reza Shah, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, its façade is clad in Yazd marble and blends Persian tradition with European style. In 1939, the wedding of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Egyptian princess Fawzia was held here. Inside, the Mirror Hall and the Talar-e Rang (Colored Hall) feature lavish woodcarving and marquetry, displaying royal furniture and artworks. After the revolution it was used for a long time by institutions and closed to the public; in recent years it has been converted into a museum open to visitors. Opening hours and ticket prices often change, so check before setting out. It is not far from Golestan Palace and the National Museum, and it can be included in the same day's tour of the old southern quarter of Tehran.
Opening hours
Hours vary; confirm before setting out
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Iran
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Ebrat Museum
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Golestan Palace
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Carpet Museum of Iran
- Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art